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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,429.39, 29,570.95 and 12,348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,429.39, 29,570.95 and 12,348.30 is: 17,039.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,429.39 : 29,570.95 = 12,348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,429.39/29,570.95 = 12,348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,429.39x = 29,570.95 × 12,348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,429.39x = 365,150,961.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,150,961.89/21,429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,039.73

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